Cleared Network Engineer (TS/SCI) – Onsite Reston

CADRE; Reston, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CADRE in Reston, VA is seeking a Network Engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance to design, implement, and operate national security networks. This onsite role in Northern Virginia offers flexible core hours and a path to work on challenging cyber defense projects.

You will develop Datacenter, LAN, WAN, and client access networks, work with a small team, deploy solutions, monitor networks, and ensure data protection while adhering to IT and cyber security best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in a technical field.
• Minimum six years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI with poly.
• Domestic travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop Datacenter, LAN, WAN, and Client Access networks/systems.
• Integrate, test, and deploy systems.
• Perform full lifecycle management of network systems.
• Monitor networks and address issues promptly.
• Collaborate with a small, mission-focused team.

Skills

Datacenter networks

LAN/WAN

Network security

BGP/EIGRP

Cisco IOS-XE/NX‑OS

Linux

Firewall/VPN

Scripting (Bash/Powershell/Python)

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cisco Datacenter

Cisco IOS-XE

NX‑OS

Linux

Firewalls & VPN

SDN

ACI

Palo Alto Panorama

Job description

CADRE in Reston, VA is seeking a Network Engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance to design, implement, and operate national security networks. This onsite role in Northern Virginia offers flexible core hours and a path to work on challenging cyber defense projects.

You will develop Datacenter, LAN, WAN, and client access networks, work with a small team, deploy solutions, monitor networks, and ensure data protection while adhering to IT and cyber security best practices.